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I Am Wolf	By : LadyFreak Category: Harry Potter > Het - Male/Female > Draco/Hermione Views: 13916 -:- Recommendations : 1 -:- Currently Reading : 3
Disclaimer: I do not own Harry Potter, nor to I make any money from this story. These characters are JKR's, I just play with them.

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The wolf ran searching. She could smell her mate and followed her nose, but it seemed the closer she got the further he was. She howled in aggravation and heard his response. Where are you? She thought, anguished.

Finally she came upon the golden wolf. He lay panting on his side, ribs visible through the pelt. He tried to stand but tipped over. No. No. I haven’t loved you yet. You cannot leave me! She demanded. She watched as a black falcon hopped over to the wolf. The bird was in a similar state, feathers falling out and very ill looking. She knew this bird. Severus. She thought. My family. What are they doing to you? She lay beside her mate and her friend.

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On the other side of London, another wolf was dreaming. But Draco Malfoy watched Hermione in her human form going through the motions of her days. But she wasn’t well. She didn’t sleep and she barely ate. Thank goodness for Potter.

Draco woke quickly. He hoped that was a dream and not what she was actually going through. Of course it isn’t you fool. Why would she care for you when you’ve hated each other for so long? In fact, why do you care?

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Hermione and Harry headed to the Ministry early the next morning. They didn’t want to miss the trials. First up was Severus.

Hermione barely recognized the man who was her father’s lover. She barely stifled her cry when he was brought in and Harry put a comforting arm around her shoulders. Severus’ skin was paler than normal and had a translucent quality to it. His eyes had deep dark circles below them and his hair hung around his face in greasy strands.

Black eyes met amber for the briefest of moments. Hermione could see his sadness and loneliness in that short time. She would do whatever she could to get him free.

Severus was led to a chair in the center of the room. Once he was seated, chains sprung up around his wrists and ankles. There was a yell of anger from the courtroom- and it wasn’t only Hermione’s voice that rang out.

The wizards and witches on the wizengamot looked surprised at the harsh reaction to something as simple as chaining a prisoner. Sparks flew from their wands as they waited for the room to quiet once again.

Hermione listened to every word said in the room. She watched as the different members of the Wizengamot made accusations against the dark man in the center. Her heart clenched at his monotone responses. Some took it as him being bored with the proceedings, but she knew better. Severus put on his mask. His emotions were not for them to see. They were not worthy of the tears he shed for Remus.

“Is there anyone present in this room who would like to speak for the accused?” Finally. The question that Hermione had been waiting for came out after hours of interrogation. She was angry at them for attacking Severus as they did. Didn’t they understand what he gave up? Didn’t they understand he did everything in his power to save lives and even protect Harry Potter?

Hermione stood from her place. Glancing around the room she saw approximately fifty others standing. But the Wizengamot’s eyes were focused on her and Harry. First they called Harry. He described Severus’ role in the order and how he had passed information between Voldemort and the members. He explained about Severus’ role in the death of Dumbledore and requested that the memories left behind by the Headmaster be reviewed before any ruling be made. Several of the Wizengamot gasped at this info, while others looked upset that Harry knew about the existence of the memories. Finally Harry explained how Severus had saved Hermione, hero of the war, from certain death.

Everyone in the room glanced in Hermione’s direction at Harry’s proclamation. She knew that everyone knew the story of how she had attacked the Dark Lord… as a wolf. Normally they would not have cared for a creature such as her living or dying. But with the words of Harry Potter, and a very strong desire to keep him on their side, the wizards and witches nodded in approval and pasted their fake smiles on their faces.

Hermione grumbled in her chest at the looks she got.

“Thank you Mr. Potter. I don’t think we need anymore information. We will dismiss for the day so that the Wizengamot has a chance to review the penseive of Albus Dumbledore. We will reconvene tomorrow at eight in the morning. Good day.” With that dismissal, the spectators began to rise and leave the room. Hermione waited for Harry to leave.

Hermione wanted to see Severus and Draco but knew it would be impossible. She headed back to Hogwarts with Harry and another night of no sleep.

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Hermione woke… or actually simply opened her eyes…when the sun rose. She met Harry in the great hall where they ate a light breakfast before heading to the Ministry of Magic. Severus’ sentence was to be given today, and Draco’s trial was to start.

After the previous day’s stares, Hermione decided to go to the trial in her hooded cloak. And she was glad she did.

The media frenzy as they arrived was worse than anything Hermione had to go through. Luckily Tonks met her and Harry at the guest station and led them to the room. They were early and were able to get seats without issues and kept Hermione from having to see the faces of people she passed.

As eight o’clock approached the seats filled rapidly. By time the Wizengamot was completely seated and began the session, there was not even standing room left.

The Aurors dragged the worn Severus through the door, his feet shuffling and hair hanging in his face. He didn’t even look around the room, focusing instead on the chair in the middle of the room. This time when he sat, chains did not spring out. A very audible sigh could be heard coming from around the room.

“Severus Tiberius Snape, please stand.” The potions master stood, albeit shakily. “After the testimony and evidence presented to the Wizengamot, you have been found innocent of the charges of being a Death Eater working for You-Know-Who.” Hermione snickered at the fact the great wizards couldn’t say the dead man’s name. “Although we find you innocent of working for the man, and you were forced into your actions, you were still a death eater. For that you will be fined 15,000 galleons.” Another shout erupted in the courtroom, but Severus simply nodded. “The Aurors will lead you to get your posessions and finalize your release.” Severus turned and followed the aurors out of the room.

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A/N: Hello my lovelies! I have not abandoned this story! I've just had to take longer between updates is all.

Jewels, goldhorse and duckducknbear: thank you so much for your continued revies and support. No, no i have not been abducted by aliens... although that would be interesting...Anyway... no aliens, just further between updates now.

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